Combined ironing and clothes cabinet.



G. F. RAM M.

COMBINED IRONING AND CLOTHES CABINET.

APPLICATION FILED APR.4. 1917.

1,257, 1 1 6 Patented Feb. 19, 1918.

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ATTO R N EY G. F. RAMM.

COMBINED IRONING AND CLOTHES CABINET.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 4.1917.

' Patented Feb. 19, 1918.

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INVENTOR J/ WITESSE J7 [I A I BY v ATTORNEY G. F. RAMM.

COMBINED IRONING AND CLOTHES CABINET.

APPLICATION 'FlLED APR. 4. I917.

1 ,257,1 1 6. Patented Feb. 19,1918.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 19, 1918.

Application filed April 4, 1917. Serial No. 159,779.

To all whom it may concern:

-Be it known that I, GEORGE F. RAMM, a citizen of the United States, residing at Del Monte,- in the county of Monterey and State of California, have invented new and useful Improvements in Combined Ironing and Clothes Cabinets, of which the following is a specification.

his invention relates to ing and clothes cabinet.

The object of the invention is to provide a cabinet open at its top and one side and provided with hinged closures for the purpose of providing means for supporting an ironing board in position for use, and means for conveniently storing the said ironing board, together with the iron and other accessories, so that they will be at all times convenient and at the same time out of the Way, the cabinet being constructed and finished to present an attractive appearance.

Another object of the invention is to provide a removable and adjustable support for an ironing board within the cabinet, which may be readily positioned and adjusted for use.

A further object is to so support the board within the cabinet above one of the closures, so that the clothes will be prevented from coming in contact with the floor when being ironed, for the purpose of preventing them from becoming soiled.

A still further object is to provide shelves within one of the closures, to form separate compartments for the clothes to be ironed, in order to permit of their being separated as is usual, for example the white clothes in one compartment and the colored clothes in another.

With the above objects in view the invention consists of a cabinet preferably formed of metal and paneled and finished to present an attractive appearance, which is capable of being easily moved about the house, the said cabinet being formed with top and side openings and provided with closures and an ironing board removably and adjustably positioned within the cabi- The invention further consists of removably and adjustably positioning an ironing stand and a sleeve board within convenient reach for use and remova combined ironable shelves in the side closure for the purpose of separating the clothes in the different compartments.

' ironing board In the drawings F1gu re 1 is a perspective view of a comblned ironing and clothes cabinet embodying the present invention and shown in its closed position;

Fig. 2 is a plan view with the cabinet open and the ironing board in position for use;

Fig. 3 is a verticallongitudinal sectional iew2with the parts in position shown in Fig. 4 is a sectional view similar to Fig. but showing the cabinet closed and the folded and stored therein;

Fig. is a detailed perspective view of Flg. 6 is a similar view with the removable pad or cover taken away and the holder forthe same shown in a raised or swung up posltion;

Fig. 7 is a cross sectional view through the board with the cover or pad in positlon and illustrating the manner of holding the said cover or pad to the board; and

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view through one end of the board, showing the means for tightening the band or holder; and Fig. 9 is a sectional view of the same taken at Referring in detail to the drawings, the invention comprises a cabinet which is preferably constructed of metal and is paneled as shown in order to present a neat and attractive appearance. This cabinet is designated at 10 and is preferably octagonal in shape, and is provided with short supporting legs 11, which are provided upon their bottoms with button casters 12 in order that the cabinet may be conveniently moved about. The top of the cabinet is open end is provided with a hinged closure or lid 13, which is held in a closed position by means of a suitable latch 14 One side of the cabinet is also open, but is normally closed by means of a hinged closure 15 which is adapted to conform with the opp site side of the cabinet. The closure 15 is hinged at its lower end to the bottom of the cabinet and is provided with pivoted links 16 for the purpose of limiting its outward movement. In order to relieve the strain from the hinged links 16 the cabinet is provided form of a tray, which is cut away along one of its sides as at 18 so that it may fit beneath the outer end of the closure 15 to support the same. The height from the bottom of the tray to the top of the cut out portion 18 will be practically equal with the height of the legs 11 so that the closure 15 will be supported in practicallya horizontal position. A suitable latch 19 is provided by means of which the closure 15 may be retained normally closed. The tray 17 is preferably provided with an asbestos or other heat resisting lining and is used for the purpose of storing the iron or other accessories therein.

Removably secured within the cabinet to one of its side walls, by means of a bracket 20 is an ironing board 21, which, will be hereinafter described in detail. The bracket 20 is formed with a sleeve 22, which is adapted to receive a pin or rod 23 secured able shelves 31 to and projecting from one end of the ironlng board. The pin 23 also provides means for securing the sleeve board 24, the said board being formed with a bracket 25, which carries upon its end a sleeve 26 for engagement with the rod 23. An iron stand or rest 27 is also secured to the rod 23 by means of the sleeve 28, the sleeves 22, 26 and 28 being positioned upon the rod .by means of set screws 29. Arranged within the walls of the cabinet are hooks 30 which may be used for hanging clothes therein.

The closure 15 is provided with removfor the purpose of dividing the interior of the closure into [separate compartments, the said compartments being used to separate the dark pieces of the wash from the white ones. These compartments also provide means for storing the wet wash used for storing clothes after they are ironed.

- In order to provide for storing the ironing board 21 within the cabinet when not in use, the said board is formed in two sections hinged together. These sections are designated by the numerals 32 and 33. The section 32 is provided with a casting 34 at one end and this casting carries a rod 23 previously referred to. The opposite end of the section 32 is hinged as at 35 to the section 33 so that the said sections will fold one upon the other. Hingedly secured to the end of the section 32 adjacent the hinge 35 is a hinged supporting rod 36, the hinge by which it is attached to the section 32 being shown at 37. This rod is formed in sections arranged together at 38, in order that the said rod may be folded beneath the section 32 of the ironing board and then folded upon itself to admit of the convenient storing of the board within the cabinet. In order to readily secure the with a receptacle 17 in the the bottom before it is ironed and it may be also board within position for use, there is provided a stay rod 39, which is removably attached to the underside of the section 32 of the ironing board as shown at 40, and to 41 of the cabinet as shown at 42. The said rod is provided with a turn buckle 43 for the purpose of tightening the said rod and securely positioning the ironing board. It will be seen from the drawing the ironing board is removably secured to one of the cabinet walls near the .top thereof and extends outwardly over the closure 15, so that the compartments formed within the closure able shelves 31 will be within convenient reach, and the said-closure will prevent the clothes from coming in contact with the floor, thereby, avoiding soiling.

' In an ironing board of the form shown and described, that is, a sectional hinged board, it is of course. impossible to provide the same with a permanentl attached cover or pad as is usual in ironmg boards, and the cover would have to beremoved each time to permit ofthe board being folded and attached again to be used. In order to make the invention practical there is provided a quickly removable and attachable cover or pad which's shown at 44. This pad is adapted to overlie the board and extend downwardly over the edges of the same and is held-in position by means of an adjustable holder or band 45. This band extends around the edges forces the pad into a groove 46 by means of which the pad is tig tly secured in place.

One end of the pad is held in position by .with a centrally threaded opening 51 for the reception of the threaded end of an operating rod 52, the said rod lying in a longitudinal opening 53 formed in the board. The opposite end of this 'rod is swiveled in the casting 34 previously mentioned and is provided with a crank 55 and an operating handle 56. The end of the board just described is provided with a removable cover 57 in order that ready access may be obtained to the operating hereof the pad securing the band 45, so that should it become necessary to adjust or replace any of these parts, the same may be easily done. This construction also provides for the ready assembling of the adjusting device in manufacture.

of the board and v holderand may be folded upon the hinge 35 I and placed Within the cabinet. In order to accomplish this the stay rod 39 is first disengaged from the board and the supporting bar 36 is folded beneath the same, the pad of course being removed from the board. After the top and side have been closed the cabinet will present a neat and attractive appearance, so as to be a' desirable piece of furniture.

Having described the invention What I ciaim is;

l. he combination With an ironing board having'a removable cover pad, of a clamping band for holding said pad in position, means including a transverselyv disposed rod connected to said band and movable longitudinally of the board for securing the clampingbandupon'the pad and means for moving said rod and holding the same in adjusted position.

2. The combination Withan ironing board provided With a transversely disposed slot near one end thereof, of a bar extending through said slot, a bail pivotally secured to each end of said bar for engagement around the edges of said board and means for moving and adjusting said rod longitudinally of said member.

3. The combination with an ironing board provided with a transversely disposed slot near one end thereof, of a bar extending through said slot, a bail secured to each end of said bar for engagement around the edges of said bar, a threaded rod engaging said bar for movement longitudinally of saiid board and an operating handle for said ro 4:. The combination with an ironing board comprising two sections hingedly connected together and provided with a removable cover, of a band comprising two sections hinged together and adapted to clamp around the edges of the board to hold the cover in position and a combined supporting and clamping strip connecting said band at one end of said board for holding this end of the cover in position.

5. An ironing board comprisng two sections hinged together and having a groove around its edges and a transverse slot therethrough, a removable pad, a bail pivoted to a bar movable in said transverse opening, a threaded rod journaled in said board and engaging said bar and an operating handle for said rod.

testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

GEORGE F. RAMM. 

